Emma Comrie Thomson, C Env P
About Emma Comrie Thomson, C Env P
Emma Comrie Thomson is a Team Lead for Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Innovation at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand. She has over a decade of experience in environmental management and compliance, and she actively engages with global agencies to support Rocket Lab's space missions.
Work at Rocket Lab
Emma Comrie Thomson serves as the Team Lead for Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Innovation at Rocket Lab, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for defining the company's approach to environmental responsibilities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. She also engages with global agencies on critical topics such as orbital debris mitigation and planetary protection, which are essential for supporting Rocket Lab's missions. Additionally, she has contributed to the successful launches of the Electron rocket and Photon satellites.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Emma worked at Rocket Lab as the Principal of Licensing Compliance and Safety for eight months in 2021. Her career also includes ten years at 4Sight Consulting Limited, where she served as the Health and Safety Manager and later as the Principal Environmental Risk and Safety Consultant. She has held positions at Metrowater as an Environmental Coordinator and at Trustpower as a Senior Environmental Advisor. This extensive experience in environmental compliance and safety has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current responsibilities.
Education and Expertise
Emma Comrie Thomson has a strong educational background in environmental science and management. She studied at The University of Auckland, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Geography from 2001 to 2004. She also pursued management studies at The University of Auckland for one year in 2006. Additionally, she attended the University of Otago for one year, achieving a Bachelor of Science. Her academic qualifications support her expertise in regulatory compliance and environmental innovation.
Background
Emma Comrie Thomson's professional journey began with a focus on environmental management and compliance. She has worked in various roles that emphasize health, safety, and environmental responsibilities. Her tenure at 4Sight Consulting Limited and other organizations has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations and risk management. This background has been instrumental in her current role at Rocket Lab, where she addresses complex environmental challenges associated with space missions.